I have exciting news.
Not too long ago I agreed to write a book for Matthew Kelly from Dynamic Catholic on prayer. I was hesitant because I didn’t know if could write it in the style he requested. He wanted something that would help God’s people at the beginning stages of mental prayer when it is most difficult and when most people tend to give up.
He also wanted the book to encourage, inspire, and give them the tools they... Read More

Dear Friends,
I recently had the extraordinary privilege of being the first ever Catholic speaker at a very large Evangelical conference. You might be surprised to know that they asked me to speak on the wisdom of St. Teresa of Avila regarding the progress of prayer from those just beginning to pray to those who know the sublime reality of contemplative prayer.
This is the kind of groundbreaking opportunity the wind of the Holy... Read More

First and foremost, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being with us in prayer and in supporting our outreach efforts. It is so easy in these troubling times to want to curse the darkness when, in fact, all we need to do is, each of us, light our single candle. Together, through the grace of God, the blazing light you have lit through your support and prayers has allowed us to reach millions of souls through our website,... Read More

Listen in as Melissa shares some of her own personal prayer journey and a few of the difficulties she has encountered along the way. The post A Personal Prayer Journey – DI Radio Show and Podcast appeared first on SpiritualDirection.com / Catholic Spiritual Direction.

Listen in this week as Dan and Melissa discuss the importance of prayer with the saints as well as examine the meaning behind Jesus' words about a rich man entering heaven. The post Prayer with the Saints – DI Radio Show and Podcast appeared first on SpiritualDirection.com / Catholic Spiritual Direction.

This week, listen in as Dan and Melissa share their own personal stories of difficulties and progress in prayer. The post Personal Stories of Difficulties and Progress in Prayer appeared first on SpiritualDirection.com / Catholic Spiritual Direction.